Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show

Discover essential tips for launching an online business in 2025, focusing on the evolution of business models. Learn why video content is key for resilience in an AI-driven world. Doug shares personal stories about the challenges of hiring contractors for home renovations and provides innovative side hustle ideas. Explore how seasonal opportunities can merge digital marketing with offline services, while staying aware of the risks from constantly changing algorithms. Get practical insights to navigate the current landscape of online entrepreneurship.

Doug examines the decline of niche sites, once a lucrative area for digital marketers. He references an email from Shawna Newman of Skip Blast and highlights a Million Dollar Site heavily impacted by Google’s Helpful Content Update (HCU). Doug reflects on personal anecdotes, industry shifts, and past interviews with individuals like Duke and Dave, illustrating the initial excitement and eventual disappointment within the niche site community. Check out: Pastor Nears $1k per month, Amazon Affiliate Niche Site Keyword Golden Ratio Success Story with Duke DS009 Dave’s Episode Shawna’s Newsletter Join My Email list DS563 Transcript More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

  Doug discusses his experiences and frustrations with unreliable AI-generated content and niche websites. Check out: Etsy Mind Lab Pro They have performance lab Multi Vitamin I’m an affiliate of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks! Join My Email list DS562 Transcript More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug Cunnington dives into various topics including AI-generated cooking recipes, the evolution of food blogs, and the current state of e-commerce with a focus on tariffs and market volatility. Doug shares his experiences with a recent book by Alton Brown, his ongoing journey with reading physical books, and his thoughts on using AI for recipe creation. He also touches on his recent travels, a VIP experience with Alton Brown, and the importance of using trusted sources for recipes. Mind Lab Pro I’m an affiliate of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks! Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations I’m an affiliate for the above, so if you sign up, I get a commission. Thanks! E-printables course I’m an affiliate for the above, so if you sign up, I get a commission. Thanks! Giftlab This link is an affiliate link, so I get a commission if you purchase. Thanks! Join My Email list DS561 Transcript More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug shares his recent experiences selling items on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. He discusses his approach to listing items, including the importance of transparency about flaws to build trust, and recounts stories of successful transactions and potential scams. Doug also reflects on his travels during Q1, including attending the EconoMe Conference and trips to Estes Park, Breckenridge, Death Valley, and Joshua Tree National Parks. Check Out: Chris Rusin’s Music – Leave It In The Snow How I Made $550 (and Scored My Dream Guitar) Flipping on Craigslist Audible I’m an affiliate of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks Join My Email list DS560 Transcript More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug chats with Sam Newman, a residential real estate agent and YouTuber from Denver. The discussion covers Sam’s journey into YouTube, focusing on the importance of video in real estate marketing, the challenges of getting started, and the value of creating authentic and engaging content. Sam shares his experience transitioning from a video editor to a real estate agent and how his channel, ‘Denver Living with Sam Newman,’ plays a crucial role in his business. Reach Out to Sam: Main Website YouTube Instagram Check Out: Join My Email list DS559 Transcript More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug talks with Andrew Schrader.  Doug talks about his journey to financial independence and becoming a full-time entrepreneur after leaving a corporate career. They discuss beer judging in Montana, the nuances of the FIRE community, transitioning to entrepreneurship, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of balancing work and personal life. Doug also touches on monetizing online ventures, leveraging project management skills, and the value of investing in oneself. Check Out: Andrew’s Youtube E-Printables Course I’m an affiliate of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks Join My Email list DS558 Transcript More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Doug addresses several topics sparked by audience emails and personal experiences. He dives into the viability of strategic acquisitions for niche sites, especially for those impacted by the helpful content update. He also shares his adventures in selling items on Craigslist, utilizing his online marketing skills. Additionally, he discusses his foray into print on demand on Redbubble and Etsy, aided by insights from Emily’s successful ventures. Check Out: Giftlab This link is an affiliate link, so I get a commission if you purchase. Thanks! $500K in 2 Years Esty Print on Demand Emily Odio-Sutton DS550 Join My Email list DS557 Transcript More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

Dive into the world of credit card rewards and travel hacking as strategies to maximize those bonus points unfold. Discover why selective engagement is key when it comes to choosing podcast guests. Explore personal tactics for better sleep, from cooling pads to supplements, all delivered with humor. Finally, get inspired by potential side hustles for 2025, such as print-on-demand services and real estate photography, leveraging your existing skills for success.

Doug talks with Chris Piantelli from Linkifi about the seismic shifts in the digital PR and SEO landscape. They discuss the closure of HARO (Help a Reporter Out), its impact on the industry, and the innovative strategies businesses are adopting to stay ahead. Chris shares insights on diversifying digital PR approaches, utilizing AI for outreach, and why personal and brand authority have never been more important. They also talk about the broader implications of digital PR beyond SEO, including how it influences brand trust and visibility in a multi-platform search environment. Connect with Chris: Chris’s Cheat sheet Twitter YouTube Podcast LinkedIn Digital PR Link Building for Exceptional SEO Results SAVE 10% with discount code DOUG This link is an affiliate link, so I get a commission if you purchase. Thanks! Links Linkifi got me: DR92: This Is Why Your Side Hustle Isn’t Making Money DR91: Real Estate SEO: 6 Things You Can Do to Compete With Big Sites DR90: This Is Why Your Side Hustle Isn’t Making Money DR86: 10 Key Project Management Skills DR72: Top 11 CRM Features According to Real Users DR68: Revised Email Marketing Strategy: 10 Marketers Share Insights – QuickEmailVerification Blog DS555 Transcript Previous interviews: Connectively (HARO changes its Name) DS526 Best Links Ever? HARO Link Building DS462 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613